This Round Table discussion delves into the impact of open-source technology, spotlighting the open-sourcing of China's Tiangong robot as a key example. The panel contrasts open-source models, such as Android and Meta's Llama, with closed-source systems like Apple's iOS and OpenAI's ChatGPT, weighing the pros and cons of each approach. The conversation highlights the economic and strategic reasons for adopting open-source practices, including promoting collaboration, speeding up innovation, building communities, and potentially generating new revenue through complementary products or services. To make the concept of open source accessible to non-technical audiences, the panelists use relatable analogies, emphasizing that open source doesn't always mean free.
